Lot 246
Johnston, Joseph E. Light soiling, no backstamp, generally quite pleasing. No such officer appears in Heitman's register of the U.S. Army, leading us to conclude that Barlow was a Confederate officer and that this item is of war date. Rare. (1807-1891) Confederate major general who led armies at Bull Run and Seven Pines. Johnston is perhaps best remembered for his stubborn defense of Atlanta and his resistance to Sherman's March to the Sea.
Signed carte-de-visite. Likely war-date, showing Johnston from the waist up in Confederate uniform as major general, an oval mounted albumen image inscribed on verso:
"Major A.M. Barlow from his friend J.E. Johnston".
Very Good.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
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